nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion
nu̇-ˈtri-shən 
nyu̇-
nyu̇-
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically
: the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
foods that are necessary for human nutrition
2
: nourishment sense 1
… get adequate nutrition both before and during the race.—
John Hanc
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nutritionally
adverb
Examples of nutrition in a Sentence
The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class.
good nutrition and proper exercise
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The project stocks salad bars in district schools’ cafeterias with local produce including from Burbank Urban Garden and provides hands-on nutrition education programs across SCUSD.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
More food meant more nutrition, which meant more fat to cover us as insurance against lean times.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 5 Feb. 2025
Their nutrition profiles can also vary across brands and varieties.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Under Kennedy's leadership, the MAHA movement aims to improve nutrition in America, eliminate toxins, preserve natural habitats and fight the chronic disease epidemic, according to its website.
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Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
More food meant more nutrition, which meant more fat to cover us as insurance against lean times.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 5 Feb. 2025
Their nutrition profiles can also vary across brands and varieties.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Under Kennedy's leadership, the MAHA movement aims to improve nutrition in America, eliminate toxins, preserve natural habitats and fight the chronic disease epidemic, according to its website.
—Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Nutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrition. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
especially
: the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and makes use of food substances
Medical Definition
nutrition
noun
nu·tri·tion
n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
1
: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
specifically
: the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances
2
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